Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Credit cards have become an integral part of modern financial life, offering convenience, security and potential benefits like cashback or travel rewards. Yet, their ease of use can be a double-edged ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - For many families, credit card debt is a huge source of stress, and when the bills keep piling up, it might seem like there’s no way out. But before you lose hope ...

Debt relief isn’t a quick fix for money problems. The process, also called debt settlement or debt resolution, involves paying a company to negotiate with your creditors in hopes of getting them to ...

No matter how financially savvy you may be, there may be points where you find yourself grappling with debt. After all, it takes just one major financial emergency — whether it's an unexpected medical ...